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Storewide Sale (sorta) at Banana Republic Factory Stores
What: Between April 3rd and April 16th, you can shop “guilt-free” at all Banana Republic factory stores. Save 30% on single-item purchases, 40% on two items, and a nifty 50% on three items. Simple and straightforward storewide sale - just the way we like it.
What We Say: If only we all lived near a Banana Republic Factory Store. While we’re pretty enthused about this sale - it’s hard to hate BR and it’s time to shop for summer clothes - we wonder what kind of savings we’ll get if we buy more than three items?
If you’ve taken advantage of these deals, let us know how well you cleaned ...
Read MorePython: Spring 09 Accessories Trend
For every season, it seems, there is an animal print—and this spring, python is it. After a couple of seasons of giraffe and zebra (which we liked fine, but what are we, zoo animals?), we’re feeling this one—snakeskin is, after all, sexy and sleek and after a long winter of feeling schlubby, that’s just what we need.
Our favorite part? It’s the go-to print in accessories, meaning we can pick up a belt, pump or handbag (so much cheaper than a new dress) and update a whole range of pieces we already have, for less. A note: Angela picked up the Mossimo pumps shown here, and can vouch ...
Read MoreFlutter Sleeve Tops: Spring 09 Fashion Trend
“THESE PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
Okay, we’re not even going to try to hold back here—we love, love, love a flutter sleeve blouse. Love. Arms, after all, are a sensitive area for a lot of women and when we have to break out the short sleeves there’s really no option that’s more flattering to most arm types than the flutter. It’s also unarguably feminine without being so cute that you can’t wear it if you’re over the age of, say, 12.
In this economy, any pieces we add this spring will have to be versatile, and the flutter sleeve blouse fits that bill too, found on pieces ...
Spa Week: Budget Spa Treatments
What: Every year, spas around the US (and Canada, too), collaborate for Spa Week. Each spa offers up a selection of luxurious treatments for cheap (well, relatively speaking). For 2009, Spa Week is April 13th to 19th. But don’t wait to book… appointments fill up fast. Find out what spas are participating on SpaWeek.com and then call up a nearby spa and set up your $50 massage, manicure, facial, or bikini wax.
What We Say: Everyone needs a little pampering every now and then - especially if you’re attending or starring in a spring wedding - and Spa Week is definitely the time to ...
Read MoreStripes: Spring 09 Fashion Trend
“SOME PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
Wayyy back in September, we wrote about the prevalence of stripes on the runway for Spring. Of course stripes are nothing new (they popped up everywhere last summer, too) but the most modern takes include black and bold colors, and/or skinny stripes, on everything from tops to dresses to accessories.
Body conscious is the silhouette for spring, and for some of us “stripes” and “body conscious” are two elements that are diametrically opposed (read: make us want to run for the hills), but there are options that are both on trend AND flattering ...
The Bib Necklace: Spring 09 Accessory Trend
“SOME PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
Hate the name (do grown women really want to wear a bib?), love the accessory. Why? Because with something as bold as a “bib” necklace, you really don’t need much else to be eye-catching. Can you do it on the cheap? Would we bother writing about it if you couldn’t? Of couse not. We’ve rounded up a few budget pieces that are as fab as anything we’ve seen on the runway, for pennies on the dollar (or less) . . .
One caveat—whatever you do, be sure the neckline of your top is simple, simple, simple, and cut to frame the necklace or lay ...
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Read MoreThe Jumpsuit: Spring 09 Fashion Trend
“SOME PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
If you are of a certain age, jumpsuits will make you think of Donna Summer, Charlie’s Angels, and/or skating to “Rock With You” at the roller rink. However, it seems if it’s spring of 2009 (and it is) jumpsuits are one of at least the top 10 trends. Maybe top 5. Of course, last year they tried to bring back the romper. Did you buy one? We didn’t, and quite frankly, we don’t regret it.
Still, the more we see it, the more we’re thinking that if you are fashion-confident enough to pull it off, the modern jumpsuit could be quite chic. The key? ...
Read MoreTBF Annual Survey: Some Preliminary Notes
Hey All. I just spent the morning reading some of the preliminary answers to our annual survey and I wanted to thank those who took time our of there busy day to answer our questions. We have over 800 entries so far and the responses demonstrate what a diverse community we have here on TBF.
Some interesting notes….
- Beauty: Most of us (37%) buy our make up at discount department stores like Target, Wal-Mart, etc
- Your Fellow Readers: There’s almost an equal percentage of readers with household incomes of over $100,000 per year as there is those with household incomes under $50,000. ...
Plus-Size Styles Coming to Target
What: Target’s hopping on board the latest trend, stylish clothing for plus-size gals, with a new line from LA-based Pure Energy. We’re not sure why it’s taken so long for designers and retailers to appeal to the majority of female shoppers out there - most of us aren’t pencil thin - but Target’s new line is a sign of things to come for sure. This April, bigger women can look forward to Pure Energy tops, bottoms, dresses, and denim, designed just for them, at Target stores (and online). These items will be cheap, too, ranging from $16.99 to $29.99.
What They Say:
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